What a beautiful morning here in the Mid-Atlantic states... the sky is so clear and air rather crisp but the sun's warmth will not fail us today! Not too many more truly warm days it appears on the weather calendar. we, here in SW Virginia are really hoping for some of that rain from the tropical depression heading north!Today I am wanting to share some the blessings I am receiving.. One just happened this morning!!!
1. While I was perusing face book a message popped up from our daughter asking us to visit via face time while she and tiny grand have their lunch!!!
Now that the older grand is in pre-school it is very calming to visit with Amanda and her wee one.. more like the tender days when Birdie was not quite two and hadn't developed into a precocious 4 year old ... Now wee one has the opportunity to be center stage and we get to spend quality time with her... God is so good... we treasure these times!!!
2. Yesterday God came on me suddenly with a huge answer to my prayers... I ran across this quote today and it is so true.
"God’s suddenlies are like a tsunami. You experience it suddenly, but in God it started way back." Joseph Garlington Sr
"God’s suddenlies are like a tsunami. You experience it suddenly, but in God it started way back." Joseph Garlington Sr
I have been trusting God for His best for me all along with this skin cancer on my nose. But sometimes his best comes in various ways and times along with a bit of testing to see if we will accept the row boat that comes to rescue us!! A friend contacted me on the phone and we chatted about MOHS surgery... her story really moved me.. I have been experiencing a long wait .. first 11 days to get the biopsy back.. a few days to hear about my surgery date.. which was Nov 7, I was fortunate to call and get it moved up to Oct 18th, but that is just for a
consult and knowing the scheduling for the surgery is booked up I have been quite anxiously watching my spot on the tip of my nose appear to grow...My friend shared her story about calling Charlottesville, near the Medical School, and getting much, much quicker attention... She actually got her biopsy back in one day and within 8 days had her surgery behind her... since we both have squamish, I quickly got on the phone and called Charlottesville and and so thankful to say I have my pre-op scheduled for Monday... Praise you, Lord for working all things out according to your plan..I will confess I have another friend I see more regularly who also gets her dermatology done by the same Doctor in Charlottesville, and who had been pushing me to get an appt even 2 weeks ago, but it isn't in my nature to opt for that... My husband had a very successful MOHS here by our local doctor and I was content... but yesterday, God's sudden move on me was too compelling to resist... OH, Lord, I hope to always be in Your Perfect Will!!!
3. Even though I haven't actually been in the mood to take a road trip to enjoy the
beauty of the season, yet, the days have been so glorious Hubs and I have spent several afternoons just sitting in the shade and reveling in the color and the backyard friends who visit us..
and finches
Chipmunks
and bunnies!!
and the sun just makes things explode in its autumnal radiance
4. Even at this moment I am being so eternally blessed... Dearest is washing the morning dishes while he is listening to our fall music on dvd so we can practice our choir music at home and he is singing his part... while I sit here typing... it doesn't get any better than that!!!
5. To top off my week of blessing I am reminded that tonight is my favorite night of the month... Every first Friday we attend Intercessors for America... We meet in a friend's home... he was my Bible Study teacher at a previous church... He and his wife have done missionary work in the most dangerous areas of the world... eastern jungles of India, the Sudan, and others... the folks who faithfully attend these meetings are probably some of the most dedicated prayer warriors in our community..it is such a huge blessing to just being the same room with these precious Children of God. The presence of God is tangible through the sweet incense of prayer and worship that emanates from their home. I love to seek out groups like this here in our valley... Concerned Women for America and Ladies Aglow are a couple of others... don't be mistaken that we are so political... in these groups we seek beyond the political to the warring in the heavenlies and do battle in the spiritual. So edifying to spend an hour on your knees with God's people!!!
So glad you got a sooner appointment! My little grandson lives here in town but we still FaceTime sometimes - I love that he wants to contact me in that way in-between his times here. Here in TN we don't have a lot of autumn color yet, but I am looking forward to it soon.
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DeleteI think on Tennessee.. such a beautiful state, it makes me think of the tropical depression coming north ..as it passes by please send rain east to Virginia. We are Xtremely dry here. Many of ou4 leaves dry up and just fall off the trees. the maples have finally started to change.. Next week should be nice....cooler temps anyway.
oh how thankful you must be regarding the newly appointed surgery date. i will pray for,you!
ReplyDeleteyour granddaughter is adorable!!
here in eastern NY just 2 hrs north of NYC we dont have vibrant color yet but that is mainly because our evenings have been so warm!!
up in the adirondacks wheremi am headed tomorrow there should be moremvibrant color. most of NYS is in a bit of amdrought so we are hoping,for rain this weekend.
enjoy the long weekend!
AW, Faith, we travel through NY up 87 when we visit our daughter in Boston.. NY is so lovely up through the mountains.. we actually have learned to do anything to miss Connecticutt so we stay on 87 all the way to 90 , but the area is just wonderful. We will be going this year for Christmas.. hoping for good travel weather!
DeleteWonderful that you got an earlier appointment.
ReplyDeletepraying things go well for you :)
Lovely pictures but the chipmunk is my favorite!
Annie, we love our chipmunks... they are pretty prolific this year.. and so tame I fear one might get in the house... I wouldn't like that !!! Yikes!!
DeleteSo happy to hear your appointment has moved up! PTL. Blessings on your prayer group. Hope your weekend is good!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by... I am very excited to be seeing my new Dr on Monday... praying for a timely surgery.. We ahae a low key weekend... hope your's is great, as well!!
DeleteI'm glad your appointment got moved - I hope all goes well with that. It must be great being able to keep in touch with the grandkids. I'm fortunate to be near mine so can visit easily but I still love seeing new posts on Instagram etc. Modern technology does have its uses!
ReplyDeleteWendy, face time is a life saver for me... I would be one miserable granny without it!!!Our kids have such hectic lives with their work and these two precious tots that for ex in September they visited for the first time in 2 years.. Otherwise we travel the two travel days to see them a few times a year.HUbs refuses to fly... so it is what it is!
DeleteThanks, new Friend, for joining our Friday Foto Friends link-up. I love reading things that others are grateful for. So glad you're getting the cancer taken care of sooner. What a neat description of God's working... suddenlies! Such beautiful flowers and critters in your yard. Thanks so much for sharing and linking up today. Hope you have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the welcome to FFF...I love my visits there and now Im so pleased to be posting as well! God bless!
DeleteDear, new Friend of mine,
ReplyDeleteiIm sincerely grateful for the lovely comment you left on ~ My little old world ~ and truly honored to hav you amongst my followers, I'm following you in turn with much joy, your blog is so, so beautiful !
Sending blessings across the many miles,
with sincere thankfulness
XOXO Daniela
Hello, I am glad your appointment was moved up. I will keep you in prayers all is well and your results will be good. Your granddaughter is a cutie. Beautiful flowers. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to be in prayer with such a group of warriors. Thanks for mentioning Women's Aglow. I attended a group when we lived in England and it was spiritually refreshing. I am going to see if there is a chapter near me.
ReplyDeleteHurray for a friend who shared her journey, God's moving presence, and a pro-op appointment (today?). Like you, I want to be more in touch with His leading and then DO IT!
Love your Fall photos. It certainly is a blessing to be surrounded by all kinds of beauty.
Have a GREAT week.
Thanks so much for this encouraging comment.. yes, prayer is the most important element we have as Christians... open communication with our God and Savior... And meeting is small prayer groups is a marvelous association to have. I must add, I could not be more pleased to ahve taken my friends advice in calling my new surgeon in Charlottesville, Virginia and having such amazing specialists taking my surgery and reconstruction in hand.... How God worked all this out is an awesome testimony to his trustworthiness and love for His children!
DeleteI am finally home and have my computer running so I'm popping around rather late to read the Fave Fives. You have had a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteI agree that autumn in mid-Atlantic states is a stunningly beautiful time and place!
Good news about your surgery being moved up!
Glad you are settled back at home and yes, I am delighted with the surprising turn of events pertaining to my upcoming surgery and reconstruction!!
DeleteI am glad you are getting medical care. I agree with you that it is beyond political what is playing out daily it is spiritual warfare and God is in complete control. That is a comforting thought because it is going to get crazier. Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
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